Power surge strips come in different surge "protection." You need a surge protection to the most you can afford. A house surge protection would protect from the meter or electric box for a high power surge. Most of us home owners just protect our electiconics, (tvs, computers, etc.) in power strips which is fine for small surges but if lighting comes in... forget it. They are just to much for most power strips.
I just make it a habit to unplug my sewing machine when not in use.